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Garry Shead Oil Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

b. 1942

Of the 194 lots by Garry Shead (oil paintings) recorded at auction between 2009 and 2026, 134 found a buyer (69%). Across 134 sales with a published price, the typical result was $14.8kSign up free to see to $58.8kSign up free to see (median $37.5kSign up free to see). The Bearers (Queen of Suburbia) 1997 holds the top price on file: $319kSign up free to see at Smith & Singer (November 2018). Sales were recorded mainly at Menzies (136), Deutscher and Hackett (25) and Smith & Singer (15).

A$439,200≈ $319,254≈ £248,524≈ €279,533Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumThe Bearers (Queen of Suburbia) 1997Smith & Singer194auction results2009–2026years recorded69%sold$37.5kSign up free to seemedian price

Garry Shead oil paintings: key figures

Auction results
194
Sold rate
69%
Active at auction
2009–2026
Median price
$37.5kSign up free to see
Record price
$319kSign up free to see The Bearers (Queen of Suburbia) 1997, Smith & Singer, Nov 2018
MediumPriced salesTypical rangeMedian
Paintings129$17.7k–$61.6kSign up free to see$38.8kSign up free to see
Works on Paper5$5.8k–$6.8kSign up free to see$6.6kSign up free to see

Top auction houses: Menzies (136), Deutscher and Hackett (25), Smith & Singer (15)

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  1. Artist with Muse - The Unexpected Muse (Velazquez) 2001 by Garry Shead, 2001, oil on board, sold Sep 2014
    Artist with Muse - The Unexpected Muse (Velazquez) 2001, 2001
    Oil · Board
    91.5 x 122.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 32
    A$79,773≈ $70,759≈ £43,159≈ €55,168Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$70,000–90,000View at Menzies ↗
  2. The Intrusion by Garry Shead, oil on board, sold Jul 2014
    The Intrusion
    Oil · Board
    56.5 x 45.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 25
    A$46,636≈ $44,022≈ £25,885≈ €32,677Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$35,000–45,000View at Menzies ↗
  3. Dancers (Red Dress) 2000 by Garry Shead, 2000, oil on board, offered Mar 2014
    Dancers (Red Dress) 2000, 2000
    Oil · Board
    49.5 x 44.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 20
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Menzies ↗
  4. Tom Thompson by Garry Shead, 1993, oil on board, sold Dec 2013
    Tom Thompson, 1993
    Oil · Board
    193 x 122cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 65
    A$13,000≈ $11,868≈ £7,230≈ €8,741Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  5. The Second Awakening c1993 by Garry Shead, c1993, oil on board, offered Oct 2013
    The Second Awakening c1993, c1993
    Oil · Board
    92.0 x 122.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 53
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$85,000–95,000View at Menzies ↗
  6. Thirroulia 1994 by Garry Shead, 1994, oil on canvas, offered Oct 2013
    Thirroulia 1994, 1994
    Oil · Canvas
    121.5 x 152.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 34
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$150,000–180,000View at Menzies ↗
  7. Before the Start 1989 by Garry Shead, 1989, oil on canvas, sold Jun 2013
    Before the Start 1989, 1989
    Oil · Canvas
    182.0 x 182.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 81
    A$29,455≈ $27,428≈ £17,955≈ €21,047Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Menzies ↗
  8. Transfiguration of Ern Malley c2005 by Garry Shead, c2005, oil on canvas, offered May 2013
    Transfiguration of Ern Malley c2005, c2005
    Oil · Canvas
    76.5 x 61.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 55
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$45,000–55,000View at Menzies ↗
  9. Le Petit D\xE9jeuner by Garry Shead, oil on board, offered May 2013
    Le Petit D\xE9jeuner
    Oil · Board
    60.5 x 78.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 28
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$50,000–65,000View at Menzies ↗
  10. Wahroonga Lady in her Naked Lunch by Garry Shead, oil and paper on board, sold Dec 2012
    Wahroonga Lady in her Naked Lunch
    Oil · Board
    29 x 31.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 6
    A$1,900≈ $1,991≈ £1,238≈ €1,543Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
  11. Tango 2003 by Garry Shead, 2003, oil on board, sold Dec 2012
    Tango 2003, 2003
    Oil · Board
    59.0 x 45.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 66
    A$45,409≈ $47,657≈ £29,580≈ €36,457Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–50,000View at Menzies ↗
  12. The Guests c1995 by Garry Shead, c1995, oil on board, offered Dec 2012
    The Guests c1995, c1995
    Oil · Board
    90.0 x 122.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 51
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$80,000–100,000View at Menzies ↗
  13. Visitation (Large) 1996 by Garry Shead, 1996, oil on canvas, offered Dec 2012
    Visitation (Large) 1996, 1996
    Oil · Canvas
    170.0 x 214.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 39
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$260,000–320,000View at Menzies ↗
  14. The Travellers by Garry Shead, oil on board, sold Dec 2012
    The Travellers
    Oil · Board
    55.5 x 45.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 25
    A$49,091≈ $51,521≈ £31,979≈ €39,413Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–50,000View at Menzies ↗
  15. Crown Land 1997 by Garry Shead, 1997, oil on composition board, offered Sep 2012
    Crown Land 1997, 1997
    Oil · Board
    91.0 x 122.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 54
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$75,000–95,000View at Menzies ↗
  16. Brumby 1987-88 by Garry Shead, 1987-88, oil on composition board, offered Jun 2012
    Brumby 1987-88, 1987-88
    Oil · Board · ed. 87/88
    91.5 x 121.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 136
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Menzies ↗
  17. New Land 1993 by Garry Shead, 1993, oil on composition board, offered Jun 2012
    New Land 1993, 1993
    Oil · Board
    90.5 x 121.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 50
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$75,000–95,000View at Menzies ↗
  18. Writer and Muse c1992 by Garry Shead, c1992, oil on canvas, offered Jun 2012
    Writer and Muse c1992, c1992
    Oil · Canvas
    91.5 x 122.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 27
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$90,000–120,000View at Menzies ↗
  19. Dance 1997 by Garry Shead, 1997, oil on composition board, offered Jun 2012
    Dance 1997, 1997
    Oil · Board
    75.5 x 60.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 22
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$40,000–50,000View at Menzies ↗
  20. Untitled (The Monument) (D H Lawrence series) c1993 by Garry Shead, c1993, oil on plaster on board, offered Mar 2012
    Untitled (The Monument) (D H Lawrence series) c1993, c1993
    Oil · Board
    59.0 x 58.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 116
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$40,000–50,000View at Menzies ↗
  21. Carnal Dancers 2001 by Garry Shead, 2001, oil on canvas, sold Mar 2012
    Carnal Dancers 2001, 2001
    Oil · Canvas
    122.0 x 92.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 110
    A$71,182≈ $73,823≈ £46,720≈ €56,067Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$65,000–85,000View at Menzies ↗
  22. The Offering c1992 by Garry Shead, c1992, oil on board, sold Mar 2012
    The Offering c1992, c1992
    Oil · Board
    60.0 x 45.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 17
    A$49,091≈ $50,912≈ £32,221≈ €38,667Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–50,000View at Menzies ↗
  23. Queen and Subjects by Garry Shead, oil on board, offered Dec 2011
    Queen and Subjects
    Oil · Board
    60.0 x 44.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 52
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$50,000–60,000View at Menzies ↗
  24. Dusk 1992 by Garry Shead, 1992, oil on composition board, offered Dec 2011
    Dusk 1992, 1992
    Oil · Board
    89.5 x 120.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 32
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$100,000–125,000View at Menzies ↗
  25. Ern Malley series 2007 by Garry Shead, 2007, oil on board, sold Sep 2011
    Ern Malley series 2007, 2007
    Oil · Board
    39.5 x 29.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 79
    A$31,909≈ $32,691≈ £20,703≈ €23,811Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–35,000View at Menzies ↗
  26. Queen of Spades 1995 by Garry Shead, 1995, oil on board, offered Sep 2011
    Queen of Spades 1995, 1995
    Oil · Board
    74.0 x 89.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 60
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$75,000–90,000View at Menzies ↗
  27. Artist and the Muse (Goya) 2000 by Garry Shead, 2000, oil on canvas, sold Sep 2011
    Artist and the Muse (Goya) 2000, 2000
    Oil · Canvas
    91.0 x 121.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 29
    A$92,045≈ $94,300≈ £59,721≈ €68,687Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$80,000–100,000View at Menzies ↗
  28. Artist and Muse (Velázquez) 2000 by Garry Shead, 2000, oil on board, sold Mar 2011
    Artist and Muse (Velázquez) 2000, 2000
    Oil · Board
    90.5 x 121.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 52
    A$90,000≈ $91,557≈ £56,646≈ €64,805Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$80,000–120,000View at Menzies ↗
  29. Revelation (Royal Suite) 1997 by Garry Shead, 1997, oil on canvas, sold Mar 2011
    Revelation (Royal Suite) 1997, 1997
    Oil · Canvas
    173.0 x 229.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 36
    A$312,000≈ $317,398≈ £196,373≈ €224,659Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$250,000–320,000View at Menzies ↗
  30. Untitled (The Monument) (D H Lawrence series) c1993 by Garry Shead, c1993, oil on plaster on board, offered Dec 2010
    Untitled (The Monument) (D H Lawrence series) c1993, c1993
    Oil · Board
    58.0 x 57.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 83
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$48,000–55,000View at Menzies ↗
  31. Tango 2000 by Garry Shead, 2000, oil on composition board, offered Dec 2010
    Tango 2000, 2000
    Oil · Board
    75.5 x 61.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 71
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$44,000–60,000View at Menzies ↗
  32. Queen of the Desert 1995 by Garry Shead, 1995, oil on canvas, sold Dec 2010
    Queen of the Desert 1995, 1995
    Oil · Canvas
    70.0 x 82.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 31
    A$55,200≈ $54,888≈ £35,041≈ €41,084Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$55,000–65,000View at Menzies ↗
  33. Artist with a Geisha (Artist with Model) c2000 by Garry Shead, c2000, oil on printed paper, sold Sep 2010
    Artist with a Geisha (Artist with Model) c2000, c2000
    Oil · Paper
    27.0 x 20.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 95
    A$7,200≈ $6,824≈ £4,356≈ €5,122Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Menzies ↗
  34. Dance III 1998 by Garry Shead, 1998, oil on board, sold Sep 2010
    Dance III 1998, 1998
    Oil · Board
    60.0 x 45.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 70
    A$42,000≈ $39,804≈ £25,410≈ €29,876Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$45,000–55,000View at Menzies ↗
  35. Untitled (Dance Series) c2000 by Garry Shead, c2000, oil on composition board, sold Sep 2010
    Untitled (Dance Series) c2000, c2000
    Oil · Board
    31.5 x 26.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 51
    A$23,400≈ $22,177≈ £14,157≈ €16,645Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Menzies ↗
  36. The Intrusion (DH Lawrence series) by Garry Shead, oil on composition board, sold Sep 2010
    The Intrusion (DH Lawrence series)
    Oil · Board
    61.0 x 76.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 24
    A$85,200≈ $80,746≈ £51,545≈ €60,606Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$52,000–58,000View at Menzies ↗
  37. The Monument (DH Lawrence series) by Garry Shead, oil on composition board, sold Sep 2010
    The Monument (DH Lawrence series)
    Oil · Board
    45.5 x 50.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 18
    A$37,200≈ $35,255≈ £22,506≈ €26,462Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$35,000–40,000View at Menzies ↗
  38. Artist and Muse (Velasquez and Muse) c2000 by Garry Shead, c2000, oil on canvas on board, sold Sep 2010
    Artist and Muse (Velasquez and Muse) c2000, c2000
    Oil · Canvas
    18.0 x 13.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 1
    A$15,600≈ $14,784≈ £9,438≈ €11,097Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$14,000–18,000View at Menzies ↗
  39. Rembrandt and Muse by Garry Shead, oil on canvas, sold Mar 2010
    Rembrandt and Muse
    Oil · Canvas
    18.0 x 12.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 134
    A$6,000≈ $5,482≈ £3,671≈ €4,104Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,500–5,000View at Menzies ↗
  40. Frieda and Kangaroo by Garry Shead, oil on board, sold Mar 2010
    Frieda and Kangaroo
    Oil · Board
    58.5 x 43.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 31
    A$58,800≈ $53,720≈ £35,974≈ €40,222Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$45,000–55,000View at Menzies ↗
  41. Smiling Queen by Garry Shead, oil and collage on paper, sold Mar 2010
    Smiling Queen
    Oil · Paper
    28.0 x 21.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 6
    A$9,840≈ $8,990≈ £6,020≈ €6,731Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–10,000View at Menzies ↗
  42. Artist and Model by Garry Shead, oil on printed paper, sold Mar 2010
    Artist and Model
    Oil · Paper
    26.5 x 19.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 5
    A$7,200≈ $6,578≈ £4,405≈ €4,925Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–10,000View at Menzies ↗
  43. Kangaroo Study 1 1992 by Garry Shead, 1992, oil on board, sold Jun 2009
    Kangaroo Study 1 1992, 1992
    Oil · Board
    30.5 x 35.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 58
    A$26,400≈ $21,084≈ £12,764≈ €15,029Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$26,000–30,000View at Menzies ↗
  44. Dancing Couple 2001 by Garry Shead, 2001, oil on board, sold Jun 2009
    Dancing Couple 2001, 2001
    Oil · Board
    35.5 x 35.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 18
    A$24,000≈ $19,168≈ £11,604≈ €13,663Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$22,000–28,000View at Menzies ↗

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